Domaine De La Cote - La Cote Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023
Price: $159.99
| Producer | Domaine De La Cote |
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| Country | USA |
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| Region | Santa Rita Hills |
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| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 36854 |
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Domaine de la Côte ‘La Côte’ Pinot Noir 2023 stands as the estate’s flagship, sourced from a singular, windswept slope in California’s Sta. Rita Hills. Farmed organically and crafted with minimal intervention, this wine represents the purest articulation of its unique vineyard—where marine breezes, ancient soils, and a visionary approach unite in every bottle.
Nose
Captivating aromas unfold with layers of dark cherry, black raspberry, and violets, accented by subtle hints of forest floor, coastal herbs, and a touch of graphite.
Palate
Focused and deep, with a core of juicy black fruits, wild strawberry, and pomegranate. Silky, ultra-fine tannins and pronounced minerality are elevated by bright acidity, while savory undertones of earth and seaweed give complexity and drive.
Finish
Long, vibrant, and mineral-laced—lingering with notes of fresh cherry, wild herbs, and that signature Sta. Rita Hills salinity.
A wine of remarkable precision, purity, and structure, Domaine de la Côte ‘La Côte’ Pinot Noir 2023 pairs beautifully with roasted duck, charred vegetables, or wild mushroom risotto. It encapsulates the brilliance of its coastal vineyard, where nature, nuance, and careful stewardship shine through in every glass.
James Suckling: 94 Points
Bold, beefy and vivid, with moderate tannins and snappy acidity around red beet, sour cherry and savory mushroom notes. Medium-boded and packed with complexity, showing the winery's inclination toward high-tension wines. Drink or hold.
Wine Advocate: 91-93 Points
Tasted before its August bottling, the 2023 Pinot Noir Estate clearly displays this site's hallmarks: dark-fruited, saline and herbal, with a lifted, perfumed quality to the aromas overall. The palate is very silky and precise, lined with a fine-grained chalkiness that introduces a stiff, structured yet ultimately giving and delicious finish.
